ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act
4. Responsibility of county governments
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Responsibility of county governments
A county government shall, through the county executive committee member responsible, for matters relating to culture, be responsible for—(a)in relation to the repository and for the purpose of collecting and compiling information relating to traditional knowledge and cultural expressions—(i)the primary registration of traditional knowledge and cultural expressions within a county for the purposes of recognition under this Act;(ii)the receipt, documentation, storage and updating of information relating to traditional knowledge and cultural expressions from communities within a county;(b)the preservation and conservation of traditional knowledge and cultural expressions;(c)the protection and promotion of the traditional knowledge and cultural expressions of communities within a county; and(d)the facilitation of collaboration, access to or the sharing of information and data relating to traditional knowledge and cultural expressions between county governments.(e)the allocation of financial resources for the promotion of cultural activities; and(f)subject to this Act or any other law, the establishment of mechanisms for using culture as a tool for conflict resolution and promotion of cohesion.